Bowls Buddies have now become VAT registered and, as a result, we have had to alter our pricing. However, we have tried to keep our prices as low as possible to provide you with the best possible value for money.
The website has now been updated with our new prices, which are all shown including VAT.
In addition, we have now launched 4 new ‘School Kits’ to provide a greater variety of options for our customers, so why not have a browse and see what we have got to offer?
We’re growing — and becoming VAT registered!!!
It’s a big milestone for our small but mighty team, made possible by your support and belief in what we do. From 1st December, our prices will have to change and will all be altered to include VAT — but our commitment to value, service, and support stays exactly the same.
All orders placed, and paid for, prior to 1st December will be done without any additional VAT costs. All new prices and updated Order Form will be published on our website on 1st December.
This change reflects our continued growth and commitment to providing high-quality services, innovative products and reliable support for the entire bowls community.
Thank you for being part of our journey — we simply couldn’t do it without you!!!
The Philip Wright Crown Green Bowling Academy, in partnership with the local Schools’ Games Organiser, have been carrying out a massive schools’ programme in East Lancashire utilising Bowls Buddies equipment. It has involved over 500 pupils from 14 primary schools, as well as our very own Steve Clamp, who is the Academy’s Development Officer. The Academy’s work stands as a model of how innovation, passion, and partnership can reinvigorate a sport and ensure its future.
Perhaps most excitingly, bowls is now formally recognised as part of the School Sport Games offer, supported by the Youth Sport Trust. This means that schools across the country can now include bowls as part of their sporting curriculum and inter-school competitions.
The Bowls Development Alliance (BDA), the national body supporting the sport’s growth, has played a vital role in this progress — providing resources, guidance, and connections that make it easier for schools and Clubs to work together. For those looking to find out how to get started or replicate the success of the Colne project, more information can be found on the Bowls Development Alliance website .
A Case Study of the project can be viewed/downloaded below.
Bring colour, fun and precision to your bowling practice with our improved brand-new Bowls Buddies Target Mats – the ultimate way to sharpen your skills and brighten up your green! The designs are similar but we have improved the material to make them easier to store and use.
Made from tough 600D Oxford Twill Micro Fabric, these mats are built to last and feature vibrant sublimation printing for unbeatable colour and detail. They’re fully machine washable (30°C), so you can keep them looking as fresh as the day you bought them, and each one comes in its own bespoke storage pouch for easy carrying and storage.
Available in four fantastic designs and two practical sizes:
Perfect for coaching sessions, competitions, or fun practice games, Bowls Buddies Target Mats are a must-have for bowlers of all levels.
Buy them individually or as part of our popular Target Mat Bundles – and make every session a target-hitting success! Just order via our website.
Bowls Buddies was delighted to be able to help out at Old Town Bowling Club’s open day last Saturday. The Club is located in a lovely setting up on the hills above Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire and has great facilities in the adjacent Village Hall. They run regular Saturday morning sessions for beginners.
Both old and young turned up and had fun with both the traditional bowls and the Bowls Buddies equipment. Young Mateo should make a cracking bowler one day!
We’re excited to introduce the Bowls Buddies ‘Bowls Catcher’, specially designed to enhance our range of fun games with Bowls Buddies Bowls! Just launched, this exclusive product is perfect for engaging bowlers of all ages. Kids will love the thrill of bowling into designated areas and scoring points, all while improving their accuracy. Plus, it’s compatible with both standard bowls and Bowls Buddies bowls!
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Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to elevate your bowling sessions! Check out a video of the ‘Bowls Catcher’ in action on our Videos page and for more details visit our Products page. Get yours today and make your bowling experience even more exciting!
One of the most common questions we get asked is “Where can we get funding to get your products?” In order to help everyone we have now launched our 40 page ‘Guide to Successful Grant Funding’. This will be of use for any funding application you may wish to make. It gives a HUGE amount of information and ideas on:
All our customers and website subscribers are being sent a free PDF copy by email. If you wish to receive a copy, and you are not already a subscriber or customer, then go to our website and provide your email in the box provided, on either the Home page or Funding page, to become a subscriber and we will send you one. It is that easy!! If you wish to talk to us about our products and need any further advice on funding please get in touch.
BowlsWales recently attended the Gareth Bale Festival of Sport and did a wonderful job of showcasing the sport of bowls using our Bowls Buddies bowls, target mats and the new target wedge. Gareth Bale had a go and looked like a natural! Could you get one of the bowls into the top scoring 100 hole like Gareth?
We’re excited to announce the release of the latest addition to our range of bowls development products – the Bowls Buddies ‘Target Wedge’.
The ‘Target Wedge’ is made from 100% recycled ABS plastic and measures a large scale 1m wide by 80cm deep, raising 13cm at the rear to create the slope. Weighing in at 3.2Kg, it’s not going to blow about, even in the windiest of conditions!!!
We’ve always found that children love to ‘score points’ for a bit of friendly competition, and we know that the ‘Target Wedge’ will become one of our most popular products in the Bowls Buddies range.
Available now, the ‘Target Wedge’ is available for only £129. In addition you can purchase a large drawstring bag with your Target Wedge at just £20 (normal price £24) to ensure your wedge can be transported and stored without it getting any harmful scratches.
For more details please see the ‘Products’ page on our website and the videos on our ‘Videos’ page.
Bowls Buddies and BowlsWales are really excited to announce their new partnership to support the development of bowls through the provision of special fun equipment that can be used by all ages and abilities. The partnership will see both organisations promoting their brands to both improve the reach and image of bowls. BowlsWales’ endorsement of the Bowls Buddies equipment and packages will see benefits to the BowlsWales membership, bowls clubs in Wales and other partner organisations, with Bowls Buddies contributing to the development of the sport in Wales with every package sold.
“After using and promoting various bowls equipment from other suppliers over the years to support development projects such as ‘Blazing Bowls’, local authority school taster sessions and club schemes to increase membership, it is fantastic to have found what Bowls Buddies have to offer. The range of equipment including the specialist bowls, target mats, cones, and more, offers great package for us, as well as clubs, to purchase and use. Their Bowls Buddies bowls are amazing, with a real bias, a great range of colours and flexibility of use on all types of indoor and outdoor surfaces, including bowling greens! They are a great resource for children and anyone new to the sport of bowls,” says Sophie Hancocks, General Manager of BowlsWales.
“Bowls Buddies are delighted to be working in partnership with BowlsWales to make bowls fun and accessible to everyone. BowlsWales are a progressive organisation with forward thinking initiatives, such as Blazing Bowls, and they are a perfect fit for us to work with to get more people bowling and enjoying our great sport.” Steve Clamp from Bowls Buddies commented.
“Myself and Steve are both great advocates for bowls and what a great sport it is to improve both physical and mental health. Our equipment is ideal to help those who are very young or have physical issues to start or continue bowling, and it can be used flexibly in many different locations. Our partnership with BowlsWales will get more people introduced to bowls and improve health outcomes.” Ian Gill, business partner added.
BowlsWales is the co-ordinating body for the game across Wales. Our role and aim is to promote the vision that bowls is a lifetime sport for all and, as a result, make it an inclusive sport that provides an opportunity for everyone to be involved. At BowlsWales our mission is to raise awareness and participation of our fantastic game through support and collaboration with the National Governing Bodies.
Bowls Buddies is a partnership between two experienced bowlers and coaches, Steve Clamp and Ian Gill. We specifically formed Bowls Buddies LLP in 2022 to develop new products to ensure more people take up the great sport of bowls. In particular, the new Bowls Buddies bowls can be used on a variety of hard artificial and grass surfaces so can be used in sports halls, community centres or bowling greens. They are good for all ages from 4 upwards!
The Press Release can be downloaded below
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